OMSS Assistant Director Michael Wade said on Thursday, Nov. 3, a “Ghost Supper” has
been organized, as they welcome students, faculty and staff, along with the Big Rapids
community, to the West Campus Community Center, between 5 and 9 p.m.

“This is a chance for anyone interested in remembering a loved one to enjoy a traditional
fall harvest meal,” Wade said. “We hope guests will bring a dish to pass, in what
has been a thoughtful and meaningful event each year.”

The featured presentation of Native American Heritage Month is the Thanksgiving celebration,
to be held on Tuesday, Nov. 22, from 5 to 8 p.m. Wade said “A Native American Thanksgiving”
is also a chance for anyone connected to Ferris, or the Big Rapids area, to learn
about cultural traditions, as the Circle of Tribal Nations seeks to integrate diversity
in a safe and welcoming environment.

“A feast meal is offered, and Thanksgiving teachings are viewed from a Native American
perspective,” Wade said. “This is a great opportunity for anyone to learn about their
own, or another culture, while joining in a larger community.”

PHOTO CAPTION: The Circle of Tribal Nations and Ferris State University’s Office of
Multicultural Student Services have events planned to observe Native American Heritage
Month in November. This is from the 2015 Native American Thanksgiving celebration
in the University Center.